My sweet lil Booger...

[Notdumasilook]

It seems the time has come for me to help my sweet Booger leave this world. His valiant struggle with PDD is coming to an end. Ive managed to keep him alive and relatively happy for about 2 years now, thanks to a wonderful vet, lots of love and dedication, and his never quit attitude.
This lil critter has made such a difference in this home. He became Cookies best buddy. He became wifeys first baby. He was my little man. He had so much love to give just one of us would not do. We all got his love and affection.. and now I have the sad duty of giving him one last dose of meds..a job I envy no one. I was so worried my birds would out live me because my time is getting short.... but my lil Booger it seems is going on ahead.
PDD is a horrid disease. One can fight it for a while with proper meds but it will eventually win. Hopefully in the near future they can find a cure or vaccine lives can be saved and our dear children won't have to suffer this way.
This old fart is going to sorely miss his squeals of joy when I drive up in the driveway... playing hide and seek..and pull my tail. In my life I have had more than a few birds. I loved them all... but my lil Booger just stole the heart of us all in this home. Ive made his tiny coffin..sealed.. he will sleep with us from now on beside my wife on the dresser... right beside the ashes of wifeys mother.
To anyone out there dealing with PDD.. my heart goes out to you and your critters. I can help you kept your birds alive a bit longer..feel free to PM me. Ive learned a lot over the past couple years. I'd be happy to give some tips you may not find online using Dr Google.

 

[Billdore]

i'm so sorry for your loss. thats so very heartbreaking.

 

[tashawithanekkie]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[Flboy]

I am so sorry for the pain!

 

[chris-md]

So very sad. I’m sorry read this this morning. All the best to your family.

 

[YUMgrinder]

wonderful parront you are. fly off to birdie heaven as an angel lil booger.

 

[wrench13]

Very sad to hear of Boogers end. I made a donation to Cornell University's vet college in Boogers name, directing it to be used exclusively on studies for and about parrot diseases. Fly high and hard Lil Booger.

 

[Scott]

My deepest condolences. You and Booger struggled valiantly against the scourge of PDD. There can be no doubt he knew your tender love, affection, and relentless search to prolong life.

 

[Notdumasilook]

Thanks all. Booger slipped off to his last sleep in my lap. He weighed a scant 76 grams. The last couple of months he just got so little nutrition regardless of what or how much I fed him. He lost so much muscle he could not hold his wings up, and I trimmed them way back just so he could walk. Even so, Booger insisted on giving everyone BoogerSugar daily. A very special youngin. Again thanks and best wishes to y'all and your critters.

 

[MySweetJess]

I am so sorry for your loss of Booger. I know about your pain because my ACG died in February, maybe of PDD and maybe liver damage from an antifungal the vet gave him. The loss of weight despite eating, all of it, it 's painful and desparing. But you loved fiercely and took great care of your precious Booger, who is your guardian angel now.

 

[Terry57]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I know he felt safe and loved to the very end, being cradled in your loving arms. My heart goes out to you and your family.

 

[mh434]

He went to his final rest in the best way possible - sleeping safe and secure in the arms of the one he loved and trusted the most.

I, too, am an "old fart", but that doesn't stop the tears at the loss of a little one. The pain of their loss is cumulative, as I never, ever forget those who have gone before me. Perhaps it's because my own end is in sight now, and the temerity of life is clearer to me than it used to be, but every life is more treasured to me than ever before.

There are tears in my eyes as I write this, as I know the pain you're going through, and I know that only time will dull its edge. But, know that we are all with you, we all share your pain, and we all trust that lil Booger is flying free, without pain, and will be awaiting your arrival, down the road apiece. There's no hurry - but he'll be happy to see you once you get there. I know there's quite a crowd waiting on me.

In the meantime, treasure his memory, look at his photographs, and speak his name often. As the expression goes, we are never truly gone until our name is spoken for the last time. For all those little loved ones I've had to say farewell to, I speak all their names, often, if only to myself. They all live on in my memory.

 

[reeb]

To die in the loving arms of one who loves you is one of the most peaceful ways to pass. He may have been struggling, but you loved him, supported him and cared for him until the very end. I’m so sorry for your loss. Love and light to you and your family. <3


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[Tami2]

I am so very sorry for your loss. RIP lil booger. :heart: